1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | DE 27 | Capri |
Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2570 mm |